The Archaeological Finds Recording Service identifies and
records archaeological objects found by members of the public.
We are part of a national scheme, the Portable Antiquities
Scheme, which records archaeological finds. It is largely funded by
the Department for Culture Media and Sport and is
administered by Museums, Libraries and Archives through the British
Museum.
Large numbers of archaeological items, such as coins, fragments
of pottery and flint tools, are found by members of the public
either accidentally or by deliberate searching on ploughed fields.
The correct record of an object and where it was found is the basis
for identifying many of Suffolk's archaeological sites.
We liaise with individuals, local societies and metal detecting
clubs to collect this information. Descriptions and illustrations
of objects are added to a national database and information is
passed to the Historic Environment Record.
Contact details
Finds Recording Officers
Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service
9-10 Churchyard
Shire Hall
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2AR
Telephone and Fax: 01284 741230
Email: faye.minter@suffolk.gov.uk
or
andrew.brown2@suffolk.gov.uk
or
jane.carr@suffolk.gov.uk
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is sponsored or supported by the
following organisations: